Yes, there may still be some ok things about these movies but one thing is for sure, it's not as hard for me to wait for them to come out anymore. Even though GDT did not originally have the passion for or knowledge of the material you just knew he would make it work and it would have been so very cool. With PJ we would still have a director with the passion for Tolkien and the material knowledge and that just seems too important for this project. I feel there is just too much potential for diminished quality now. I cringe at the liberties that may be taken with the story and the lack of richness we may experience. If they are just looking to make money and get some product out they might make a healthy sum in it's initial theatrical run but the die hard Tolkien fans won't be going to it more than once and may not be keen to buy home versions in any format if they don't "feel it". I mean it you moles who may be reading. Take this very seriously. Do not put out a "just add water and stir" version of this story. Very many of us can taste the difference. The Trees will have their revenge!